UTC+11 facts for kids

UTC+11 is a time zone that is 11 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time, also known as UTC. UTC is like the main clock for the whole world. Time zones tell us how many hours a place is different from UTC. For example, the east coast of the United States is UTC-5, meaning it is 5 hours behind UTC.

In Australia, a time zone called Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is usually UTC+10. But when Daylight saving time happens, it shifts to UTC+11. This means people set their clocks forward by one hour during certain months.

Where is UTC+11 used all year?

Some places use UTC+11 as their standard time all the time, without changing for daylight saving. These areas always stay 11 hours ahead of UTC.

• Federated States of Micronesia
  • The islands of Kosrae and Pohnpei, along with nearby areas.
• New Caledonia
• Solomon Islands
• Vanuatu
•  Russia
  • Primorsky Krai, which includes the city of Vladivostok.
  • Sakhalin Island.
  • Khabarovsk Krai.
  • The central part of the Sakha Republic.

Where is UTC+11 used for daylight saving?

In the Southern Hemisphere, some places use UTC+11 only during their summer months. This is when they observe daylight saving time. They move their clocks forward to enjoy more daylight in the evenings.

•  Australia (This is called Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
  • The Australian Capital Territory.
  • Most of New South Wales. This includes Lord Howe Island, which has its own special time of UTC+10:30 in winter. However, the town of Broken Hill does not use this time.
  • Tasmania.
  • Victoria.

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  This map shows where UTC+11 is used. Blue areas use it in December, orange areas in June, and yellow areas use it all year round. Light blue shows sea areas.